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Neurodata Without Borders @nwb.org · 16d

🎥 NeuroDataReHack 2025 recordings are here!

15 talks from top experts on NWB, @dandiarchive.org, IBL, OpenScope, @spikeinterface.bsky.social, @pynapple.bsky.social & more. Learn how to find and use open neurophys data in your research!

Details: nwb.org/news/neuroda...

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NeuroDataReHack 2025 Recordings Now Available -Neurodata Without Borders

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Ben Dichter @bendichter.com · Aug 25

Yes, AmadeusGPT is a great example of the kinds of structure that can make these LLMs truly useful for science

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Ben Dichter @bendichter.com · Aug 25

Thrilled to publish this in @thetransmitter.bsky.social - such a thoughtful platform for the conversations neuroscience needs to be having about AI, open science, and the future of our field.

The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Aug 25

With LLMs, researchers can develop software entirely through natural language conversations. This shift is transforming how research gets done, offering new opportunities and new challenges, writes ‪Benjamin Dichter.

#neuroskyence

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Should neuroscientists ‘vibe code’?

Researchers are developing software entirely through natural language conversations with advanced large language models. The trend is transforming how research gets done—but it also presents new…

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Neurodata Without Borders @nwb.org · Aug 18

NWB just turned 10 years old! Researchers worldwide have downloaded 1.9 PB of NWB data from @dandiarchive.org. This animation shows the reach of NWB, facilitating collaboration across the globe. What impact has open neurophysiology data had on your science? Share your stories! 🧠

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Ben Dichter @bendichter.com · Jul 7

My first piece with @thetransmitter.bsky.social is out! Open data is transforming neuroscience—350+ datasets on
@dandiarchive.org in @nwb.org, new tools like Neurosift enabling discovery and analysis, and researchers all over the world discovering new insights using open data as a key resource!

The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Jul 7

Data reuse represents an opportunity to accelerate science, reduce costs and increase the value of investments. But to date, the field hasn't placed equal emphasis on the reuse side of the data-sharing equation, writes @bendichter.com

#neuroskyence

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Data reuse represents an opportunity to accelerate the pace of science, reduce costs and increase the value of our collective research investments.

Data reuse represents an opportunity to accelerate the pace of science, reduce costs and increase the value of our collective research investments. New tools that make open data easier to use—and new…

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Ben Dichter @bendichter.com · May 2

Inspired by Max Bennett's Cosyne keynote, I just finished his book, "A Brief History of Intelligence." A wonderful read bringing together diverse fields into one cohesive story - highly recommend to neuroscientists, AI researchers, and anyone interested in the nature of intelligence.

A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains

A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains [Bennett, Max S.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains

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Ben Dichter @bendichter.com · Apr 17

Just wrapped Neurobio In Changing Environments 2025 at alleninstitute.bsky.social. Talked to some impressive and diverse neuroecologists about @nwb.org and @dandiarchive.org, and about how we can advance open science! Thanks to my co-panelists @sejdevries.bsky.social and Rachel Parkinson!

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Neurodata Without Borders @nwb.org · Mar 27

Hello from Montreal! Thanks to everyone who attended our NWB and @dandiarchive.org workshop at #cosyne2025 and to our guest tool presenters. What a great start to the conference!

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Neurodata Without Borders @nwb.org · Feb 11

Last call to apply for NeuroDataReHack 2025! Join us at Janelia and learn how to use existing open neurophysiology data on @dandiarchive.org, plus opportunity to apply for the $50k Kavli Neurodata Discovery Award! Free attendance and lodging!

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Neurodata Without Borders @nwb.org · Jan 3

Going to @cosynemeeting.bsky.social and interested in hacking on an NWB-related project? Join some of the NWB team, @ryanly.bsky.social & @bendichter.com, at Pre-COSYNE Brainhack to hack on open science projects in computational and systems neuroscience. Learn more and apply below!

Ryan Ly @ryanly.bsky.social · Dec 20

🌟 Join us for Pre-COSYNE Brainhack 2025 in Montreal, March 25-26! Collaborate on open science projects in computational & systems neuroscience. Connect with researchers and tool developers and learn from each other. Apply by Jan 10! pre-cosyne-brainhack.github.io/hackathon202... #Neuroskyence

The Pre-COSYNE Brainhack 2025

Everything you need to know about the Pre-COSYNE Brainhack 2025 in Montreal, Canada.

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Ben Dichter @bendichter.com · Dec 18

I'm thrilled to teach at the African Brain Data Science Academy in Nairobi, Kenya! Teaching brilliant neuro-data scientists from across Africa about open tools in neurophysiology, including @nwb.org @www.dandiarchive.org and @neurosift.app! 🧠 🌍

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